Pennsylvania · Public land & water · No lottery
Doubling Gap Lake fishing
Freshwater gamefish and panfish; see the park fishing page
DCNR identifies fishing at this named state-park water. The park fishing page explains access and local restrictions.
- Area / county
- Colonel Denning State Park
- Access
- Open during listed seasons
License and access permit
Pennsylvania fishing license where required; trout and Lake Erie permits where applicable. Boat registration or launch permits and posted park rules may also apply.
When you can go
Use the official area rules for current species seasons, legal hours and any area-specific closures. This record does not confirm access for a particular date.
Area restrictions
Use designated park shores, piers or boat launches; avoid posted swimming areas and restricted docks. Follow current PFBC seasons, special-water rules and creel limits.
Plan with the official agency
The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
No lottery is required for the described access and species. Other hunts on the same property may require a drawing. Check current seasons, closures, check-in and capacity before traveling; open access does not reserve an exclusive spot.
Agency sources reviewed 2026-10-07. Reviewed individual DCNR fishing page and 2026 PFBC regulation source. Species are extracted only from the page fishing body; no assertion of fish abundance or catch success is made. Public entry is arranged with the agency, with no Back40 booking fee.
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